Your Name (Point of Contact):
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Carley Casey
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Email (Point of Contact):
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carleycc@nmsu.edu
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Official Board Name:
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University Program Approval Committee
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Authorizing body or official:
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Provost
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Type of Board:
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Standing
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Scope of Impact:
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System
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Board Purpose:
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To provide institution-level assurance that new and modified programs are aligned with NMSU’s strategic plan and are expected to be adequately resourced. To ensure that new program proposals target state or regional needs and that these proposals provide compelling cases for approval at the state level.
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Board Authority:
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Decision-making/Approver
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Current Chair / Term Ends:
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Joe Lakey & Jamie Bronstein
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Describe the process for selecting the chair :
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Chairs are by virtue of position. Co-chairs are the representative from ADAC and the vice chair or representative of the Faculty Senate.
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How are the chair and members appointed?:
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By position
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Are members subject to a term appointment (three years or less)?:
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No
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What university function/office is responsible for future appointments?:
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Membership is by virtue of role on other university committees - Provost Office oversees committee
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What university office/function provides administrative support to this board or committee?:
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Office of the Provost/Office of Accreditation & Outcomes and the Associate Registrar
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How often will this board or committee meet?:
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monthly
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Are there any requirements for the number of meetings to be held?:
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No
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In the past fiscal year, what accomplishments have been made? (if applicable):
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The committee reviewed and approved many new and modified program proposals including 2 new undergraduate program proposals; 17 new concentration program proposals; 6 new minor program proposals; and 82 program modifications. The committee also utilized the year as a test run for the process to approve new program proposals that will be adapted for upcoming cycles.
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